Employment workshop and job fair for veterans on June 18

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, The American Legion and ESGR is announcing a Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) job fair and recently designed Employment Workshop, which is part of a nationwide effort to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.

The hiring event will be hosted by The American Legion, Stevenson-D’Alessio, Post 12 in Somerville, and co-sponsored by those listed above. It will supported by the VA, Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS), and local NJ partners Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMAVA) the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (LWD). Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to take advantage of this event, on Wednesday, June 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Legion Post 12, 232 Union Ave., Somerville.

The workshop, starting at 8:30 am, is dedicated to group sessions on essential job-seeking skills, including presentations on “How to Write a Resume” and “How to Work a Job Fair.” The above listed supporting organizations and other veteran related agencies will be available to provide attendees with additional information regarding their state and federal benefits.

Veteran and military spouse job seekers and employers should go to hiringourheroes.org to register. Employers must have current job openings, and must register. If you need assistance registering, contact hiringourheroes@uschamber.com.